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overnight trip wahiba sands, oman desert camp
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Adventure at Wahiba Sands : Overnight trip to an Oman desert camp

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

Our overnight trip to Wahiba Sands – a vast desert area in eastern Oman – proved to be much more of an adventure than what we had bargained for!

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Oman itinerary will include a stop at a lovely wadi.
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Road tripping in Oman: The perfect 6-day Oman Itinerary

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on November 22, 2024September 22, 2025

This 6-day Oman road trip itinerary with kids has adventure galore. It gives you a mix of mountains and wadis, a vast desert, beaches and city activities.

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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 45 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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Would you consider a temple stay in Japan’s most h Would you consider a temple stay in Japan’s most holy town?
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That’s what we did. Koyasan makes for a unique getaway from Osaka. You can choose to stay overnight in one of the 50 temples in this mountain-top town and enjoy ancient Buddhist rituals, meditation, and stunning scenery. 
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Don’t miss out on the largest cemetery in the world. We took a night tour and the eerie atmosphere in the darkness has to be experienced because I don’t have adequate words to describe it fully.
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Full disclosure: My teen daughter did not care much for the temple stay so it is more suited for adults than families. She did enjoy this beautiful town though.
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It seems like the whole world is headed to Japan. It seems like the whole world is headed to Japan. Why not? The Land of the Rising Sun ☀️ offers natural beauty, cultural sites, local cuisine and so much more in abundance. 
And even after you come back, so many things stick with you - their efficient public transport system, how polite and helpful the Japanese people are, the densely populated cities are not noisy and crazy, the natural beauty in smaller towns.
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My family trip to Japan in 2 weeks is up on the blog. Link in bio. Check it out.
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If you are into war history, a day trip to Hiroshi If you are into war history, a day trip to Hiroshima is a must. And Miyajima island from Hiroshima adds a nice counterpoint to the searing exhibits at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum with its scenic beauty, free roaming deer and famous torii gate.
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Latest post on my blog to help you plan a day trip (or overnight) to Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. Check it out. Link in bio.
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So many of you have reached out for planning tips So many of you have reached out for planning tips and itineraries for Japan. The cultural and historical sites, their traditional experiences and cuisine, the neon-lit cities and the contrasting green rural areas, the excellent public transport system, and finally the cost all make Japan an excellent travel destination.
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My first Japan post is published and what better to cover than the ancient capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto.
Bio in profile, check it out.
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Many folks have reached out for activities to do w Many folks have reached out for activities to do with kids, young ones or teens. Apart from the known theme parks in Japan of course.
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The Samurai Ninja Museum in Asakusa Tokyo is a good blend of engaging information about samurai and ninja history; plus some fooling around wearing costumes, playing with swords ⚔️ and practicing ninja 🥷 skills! They have a branch in Kyoto as well.
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Getting the tickets to #shibuyasky wasn’t as diffi Getting the tickets to #shibuyasky wasn’t as difficult as getting my husband and daughter to pose for photos there 😁
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It is a fun activity but there are loads of great views in Tokyo. 
Tokyo Skytree for one, the tallest structure in Japan.
You can go to the observation deck of Tokyo Metropolitan Govt Building.
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Are you the one for high altitude views?
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